Soccer Articles - Page 263

Ever since leaving Real Madrid and Spain’s La Liga to join Juventus in Italy’s Serie A two years ago, football fans haven’t had many chances to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi compete against each other. But the group stage of the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League offered a chance to for the world’s best footballers […]

We’re about to dip into some a weird tax fraud conspiracy theory featuring soccer legend Lionel Messi and an unhappy Florentino Perez. Some new light has been shed on the infamous tax evasion case involving Barcelona FC star Lionel Messi, and according to a report, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez might have had a hand […]

Great news for Scottish Premiership fans in the United States, with ESPN recently announcing that they have just acquired the rights to the top-flight soccer league in Scotland. Coverage will be available on the ESPN+ streaming subscription service. This report comes via Kevin Ota of the ESPN Press Room: ESPN+ has acquired the U.S. media […]

Chelsea talent Jorginho has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently; though he wanted to make sure he changed that narrative as soon as possible. Chelsea’s previous matchup against a contending Liverpool squad in the Premier League was a game to forget for the Blues as they found themselves on the losing […]

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest major ports personality to test positive for COVID-19, according to Goal. The Portuguese star recently appeared in the UEFA Nation’s League as his Portugal team faced off against Kylian Mbappe and France’s national team in Group 3 proceedings. The highly anticipated star-studded clash between the two squads ultimately […]

The San Diego Loyal made quite a statement on Wednesday, as the entire team decided to walk off the pitch in protest after an alleged homophobic slur was directed at one of their players. Ben Church and Aleks Klosok of CNN revealed the details of the walk off: The alleged abuse was directed at midfielder […]

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the latest football star to test positive for COVID-19. This shocking report comes straight from the Italian club, who are now taking the necessary precautions following this recent development. This report comes via Joe Shread of Sky sports: AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for coronavirus, the […]

Gareth Bale is reportedly set to re-join English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, according to the Spurs. ✍️ We are delighted to announce the return of @GarethBale11 to the Club on a season-long loan from Real Madrid!#BaleIsBack ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/6w8P1CLx61 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2020 Bale […]

Another star of a European club has crossed the Atlantic to join the Major League Soccer (MLS). This time, it’s Argentinian Gonzalo Higuain, who joins Inter Miami from Juventus of the Serie A. Higuain joins the squad after stints in his native Argentina, the Serie A, La Liga, and the English Premier League and following […]

Paris Saint-German superstar Neymar Jr. has accused a Marseille defender of hurling racist remarks his way during Sunday’s game in Paris. Neymar was at the center of a massive brawl that resulted in a number of red cards, with the Brazilian sensation among those dismissed from the contest. Neymar was visibly upset with the opponent […]

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for COVID-19, per Goal.com. Mbappe is asymptomatic. He has left the team to isolate at home, and he will not participate in France’s match against Croatia on Tuesday in the UEFA Nations League. A statement was released on the situation: “Kylian Mbappe will not participate in France […]

Lionel Messi has agreed to remain with Barcelona for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The megastar of LaLiga ultimately budged after conversations between his father Jorge and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu took place on Wednesday, with neither side moving an inch from their position. Jorge Messi insisted his son could leave for free […]

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is among the three PSG players who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Sky Sports. The Brazilian reportedly feels “very good” despite contracting the virus. French sports newspaper L’Equipe reported the trio of PSG players were returning from holidays in Ibiza, Spain, and will now start a seven-day […]

Despite the recent tornado of rumors revolving Lionel Messi and his exit from Barcelona, his former manager Pep Guardiola advised him to stay with the club.  According to Sergi Solé of Mundo Deportivo (via AS), Guardiola prompted Messi with what he would do if he were in a similar position. The Manchester City manager recommended […]

Danish wonder Pernille Harder has completed her blockbuster move to Chelsea, only days after her former team Wolfsburg lost the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to Lyon. The goal-scoring machine signed a three-year deal after the club paid a fee in excess of £250,000 for her transfer rights. The 27-year-old is leaving the German side […]

Arsenal has completed the £25 million ($33 million) transfer of Brazil international Gabriel Magalhaes from Ligue 1 side Lille. The much-awaited move became a reality on Tuesday and the Premier League contender celebrated his signing upon meeting with his Brazilian teammates David Luiz and the newly-acquired Willian. The two aforementioned joined Gabriel, as his official […]

Soon-to-be Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek will challenge for Paul Pogba’s spot at midfield upon joining the club. Manchester United is on the verge of landing Van de Beek for a £40 million ($54 million) sum after agreeing to terms with Ajax, as the Dutch youngster is primed for a five-year contract with […]

Lionel Messi shook the sports world when he requested a transfer from Barcelona, merely a week ago after sending a burofax to the board, asking to unilaterally terminate his agreement with the club. The snap reaction didn’t go over well at the Camp Nou, as the board and the fans were taken aback by such […]

Luis Suárez might just go from playing next to one of the best players in the world to another. The Barcelona striker has agreed to terms with Juventus after the Serie A side has been met with a roadblock in pursuit of Roma’s Edin Dzeko, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo […]

Manchester United is looking to sell midfielders Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira to make way for their prized target Donny van de Beek from Ajax. The Dutch star is fetching a £40 million price tag and recently missed a Netherlands national team practice to complete his physical with Manchester United, but the club will need […]

Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona is largely viewed as “irrevocable,” as frontrunner Manchester City looks to wait on the fallout of his exit to pounce on a deal. Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa admitted as much after analyzing the situation at hand. Speaking to Goal, Freixa explained how Messi’ decision derives from years of […]

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite denied a previous rumor noting he had asked the club for Lionel Messi’s No. 10 jersey on the heels of his exit. According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, the Danish international denied asking the club for the talisman’s number, claiming it would be “so disrespectful” to Lionel Messi and the club. […]

Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, is expected to meet with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to talk about the ongoing saga regarding the Argentine’s exit. Bartomeu and the Barcelona board reportedly had no interest in meeting with Messi after he sought one last assembly to leave in good terms. […]

Chelsea has continued its mad dash of offseason success, reaching a deal with Bayer Leverkusen wonder Kai Havertz over a £72 million ($96 million) deal, according to Goal. The German midfielder has signed a five-year deal that would keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2025, deal which would be official after passing his medical examinations. […]

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic took the first step to move away from the Camp Nou after undergoing medical testing with his former club, Sevilla. According to Marca, Sevilla is poised to land its third signing of the offseason after netting Suso by activating his purchase clause from AC Milan and inking Oscar Rodriguez, whom they […]

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not show for Monday’s opening training session after missing the coronavirus screening on Sunday, amid an exit standoff. According to Goal, Messi believes his contract with Barcelona is over, hence his decision to skip out on the first official day of training. Lionel Messi insists his contract has a clause […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James might have ruffled some feathers during meetings involving players and owners the last few days. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the Lakers talent might have “turned off” a few of his younger counterparts with his tone during the heated discussions to bring a resolution to their strike: “I’ve […]

In a rapid change of events, Barcelona has no interest in holding a meeting with Lionel Messi to negotiate his exit after the dynamo showed interest in talking to the board. The Argentine captain had wanted to have one last meeting with Barcelona brass to potentially leave in good terms with the club and find […]

Lionel Messi is looking to have one last meeting with the Barcelona board, hoping to leave in good terms with the club after sending a burofax earlier this week. Lionel Messi is hoping to negotiate an exit from Barcelona instead of making a unilateral move to leave via his opt-out clause, one he would have […]

Chelsea has slapped a £60 million ($80 million) price tag on N’Golo Kante as Real Madrid inquired about acquiring the talented midfielder, according to Football Insider. Kante is a talisman for Chelsea, but The Blues need to sell players in order to afford the long shopping list that boss Frank Lampard has in mind for […]

Lionel Messi has made his decisions known. According to L’Equipe, his father Jorge has informed Paris Saint-Germain that the Barcelona megastar has decided to make Manchester City his new home. PSG sporting director Leonardo has reached out to Jorge Messi to inform him of PSG’s interest to bring in his son to play next to former running mate […]

Real Madrid players struggled to come to terms with a shocking report of Lionel Messi seeking to end his time at Barcelona after 20 years with the club. At first, Los Blancos were “incredulous” about the news report, as Lionel Messi was said to have sent a burofax to Camp Nou through his lawyers, asking to […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was candid in response when asked of the Reds’ chances of snagging Lionel Messi out of Barcelona this summer. The Premier League-winning boss admitted there is “no chance” Liverpool can afford a player of that caliber, considering Barcelona is intent in forcing a €700 million payment to net his transfer. Klopp […]

US Men’s National Team star Jozy Altidore was not happy with the recent statement of Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen made after players went on strike due the recent series of racial injustices. The shooting of Jacob Blake was the last straw for many Major League Soccer teams, including his own, choosing to […]

Manchester City won’t be able to afford a €700 million clause to land Lionel Messi, but the Premier League club is willing to sweeten the pot for Barcelona. Manchester City is reportedly ready to offer €100 million plus the rights of Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, and Erik García, according to Sport. While the deal might […]

In light of the recent wave of criticism surrounding Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona, president Josep Maria Bartomeu vowed to leave his post if it meant that Messi would stay with the club. According to TV3 in Catalonia, the controversial Barcelona management figure “would agree to step aside and let his board end the […]

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney chimed in the never-ending debate of Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo — one sparked by the recent Messi departure from Barcelona. The longtime scorer and playmaker still remembers that 2011 run to the UEFA Champions League final, where he and his teammates faced Lionel Messi at the start of […]

Christian Pulisic was among four Chelsea players that started to isolate after four players tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. The USMNT star was joined by Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, and Fikayo Tomori in isolation, though it’s unknown if the four players contracted the virus, according to Goal. The Blues first-team squad underwent coronavirus testing […]

Luis Suárez has had his name brought up amid the myriad of changes happening in Barcelona. The forward was said to follow the moves of Lionel Messi as his former lawyer Alejandro Balbi suggested it in a recent interview. “Messi’s future will have an influence on Suarez’s because they are best friends, they get along […]